Home Health PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Part Time LiveWell Homecare Agency Palm City, FL Job Details Part-time 3 days ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Physical therapy treatment implementation Record keeping Direct patient care CPR Certification Patient progress tracking Assistive technology training Physical Therapy Assistive devices BLS Certification Rehabilitation devices Care documentation Patient safety Discharge planning Patient family and caregiver education Rehabilitation care assistance Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Patient progress monitoring Patient interaction Home health Patient counseling Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical confidentiality policies Care plan implementation Managing patient records Communication skills Physical therapy patient education Entry level Patient observation Therapeutic devices

Full Job Description Role Overview:

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled education, treatment, and interventions under the direction of a physical therapist and physician, focusing on patient safety and functional improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Administers direct physical therapy services as prescribed Communicates regularly with patients and caregivers about the care plan Provides treatments, therapies, and education on assistive devices Reports patient observations and progress to supervisors and physicians Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to optimize care Prepares discharge plans and instructions Maintains detailed documentation and records Participates in in-service training and adheres to professional standards Ensures confidentiality and timely reporting of patient status

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program Current, unrestricted state license Valid CPR certification Professional conduct and strong communication skills

Key Attributes:

Compassionate, detail-oriented, team player, adaptable to change.